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Think Twice Before You Undergo Botox Treatment for Chronic Jaw Pain
posted: Jul. 28, 2021.
There's still much about the underlying nature of chronic jaw joint dysfunction we have yet to unravel. Treating these conditions known as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) may therefore require Read more -
Dental Crowns Strengthen Damaged Teeth
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
Dr. Susan A. Hockaday Family Dental Practice is here to offer you crowns that are built to protect your teeth for a lifetime. Dr. Susan Hockaday and Dr. Jim Baucom Read more -
Stay Ahead of Decay-Spreading Root Cavities
posted: Jul. 18, 2021.
Finding out you have a cavity isn't the best of news. But finding out it's a root cavity is even worse: if not treated, the decay can spread more Read more -
A Bonded Retainer - Another Option for Keeping Your New, Straight Smile
posted: Jul. 08, 2021.
For some, the excitement over their braces coming off gets dampened a bit with the prospect of now having to wear a retainer. But it has to be—newly realigned Read more -
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
posted: Jun. 28, 2021.
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino Read more -
Untreated Gum Disease Could Cost You Your Implant
posted: Jun. 18, 2021.
Your teeth can take decades of daily biting and chewing and not miss a beat. But they do have a nemesis, dental disease, which can easily get the upper Read more -
What You Can Do To Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Jun. 08, 2021.
So, when should you begin taking measures to prevent tooth decay in your child's teeth? When their teeth first begin to show? When all of their primary (baby) teeth Read more -
Sedation Can Help an Anxious Child Relax During Dental Treatment
posted: May 29, 2021.
There are different ways to ease a child's potential nervousness with dental visits, like starting those visits around their first birthday or seeing a pediatric dentist who specializes in Read more -
Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
posted: May 19, 2021.
Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen, the 65-year-old superstar Read more -
Treating Tooth Sensitivity Depends on Its Cause
posted: May 09, 2021.
A scoop of ice cream is one of life's little pleasures. But for one in three Americans, it could be something altogether different—an excruciating pain when cold ice cream meets Read more -
Don't Throw Away Your Used Toothbrush - Repurpose It!
posted: Apr. 29, 2021.
From a dentist's perspective, toothbrushes have a limited lifespan: Bristles can fray after months of use, rendering them less effective in removing harmful dental plaque. The American Dental Association Read more -
3 Things You Should Do to Overcome Oral Cancer
posted: Apr. 19, 2021.
Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen died last fall after a long battle with oral cancer, another in a long line of performers, athletes, politicians and other well-known personalities with Read more -
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
posted: Apr. 09, 2021.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals Read more -
How Dental Bridges Can Improve Your Smile
posted: Apr. 02, 2021.
Dental bridgework from your family dentists in Charlotte, NC, can restore your smile. If you are missing teeth, dental bridges can improve your smile! Bridges improve the look and function of Read more -
This Minor Dental Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for an Infant
posted: Mar. 30, 2021.
Breastfeeding is nature's way of providing complete nourishment to a newborn in their first years of life. It can also have a positive impact on their emerging immune system, Read more -
6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Mar. 20, 2021.
If your child has seen the dentist regularly, and brushed and flossed daily, there's a good chance they've avoided advanced tooth decay. But another problem might already be growing Read more